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[Packed with Popular Artists] A Compilation of Subaru Commercial Songs

Subaru has a devoted fan base, even among domestic automakers.

You’ve probably often seen their TV commercials highlighting safety performance and sporty driving.

Subaru frequently uses songs by popular artists—both from Japan and abroad—for its commercial music, and those tracks often become a hot topic.

In this article, we’ll introduce all the songs that have been featured in Subaru’s commercials so far.

See if you can find that tune you heard in a CM and wondered about, or discover a new favorite!

[Full of popular artists] Compilation of Subaru CM songs (51–60)

SUBARU Legacy Lancaster

Time To Say GoodbyeSarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli

Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman – Time To Say Goodbye (Live From Teatro Del Silenzio, Italy / 2007)
Time To Say GoodbyeSarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli

A song by Andrea Bocelli, known as one of the world’s greatest tenors despite his blindness, and Sarah Brightman, a globally renowned soprano.

Based on Bocelli’s signature operatic pop piece “Con Te Partirò,” the lyrics were rewritten for a duet; except for the chorus, it’s sung in Italian, which gives it a distinctive catchiness.

It was also used in a commercial for the Subaru Legacy Lancaster, and its dreamy yet majestic vocals and arrangement make for a perfect driving companion.

It’s a classic frequently heard in many settings in Japan.

SUBARU FORESTER “Secret Base - Osamu Mukai” Version

Thunderbirds Are Go!F.A.B. featuring MC Parker

F.A.B. featuring MC Parker – Thunderbirds Are Go! [HQ/1080p]
Thunderbirds Are Go!F.A.B. featuring MC Parker

The song that played as the CM track for the Forester “Secret Base: Osamu Mukai” version is the theme from the tokusatsu TV show Thunderbirds.

Its distinctive intro gets you feeling like, “All right, let’s get started!” It creates a fun atmosphere that seems to match the catchphrase, “Let your playful spirit take off.” With the Forester and this song, you’ll want to enjoy the long weekend with your friends! The commercial features Osamu Mukai, showcasing a fresh and active charm.

SUBARU 2006 Stella

After all, I’m an idolKoizumi Kyoko

Kyoko Koizumi – NANTETTATTE IDOL (Live at Nakano Sunplaza Hall, 2022.3.21)
After all, I'm an idolKoizumi Kyoko

The song tied in with the Stella commercial aired in 2006 was “Nantettatte Idol.” It’s known as one of Kyoko Koizumi’s signature tracks, released in 1985.

With lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and music by Kyohei Tsutsumi, this song is an all-out idol anthem, and Koizumi’s soaring vocals make it feel wonderfully refreshing.

The lyrics portray an idol who wants to be adored forever, perfectly capturing an overwhelming sense of brilliance, and its catchiness gives it an exceptional sense of familiarity—truly a standout track.

AddictedSweetbox

SWEETBOX “ADDICTED”, official music video (2006)
AddictedSweetbox

This is a dance tune released in 2006 by the German music group Sweetbox, boldly sampling Vivaldi’s classical work The Four Seasons.

It was featured in a Legacy commercial starring American actor Bruce Willis.

[Full of Popular Artists] Compilation of Subaru Commercial Songs (61–70)

SUBARU DEX “Debut” Version

One Of A KindMICHI

SUBARU DEX “Debut” Version

In this commercial, as Yuri Ebihara shows off stylish moves, Subaru’s DEX appears, highlighting its coolness.

Because the cool vibe is expressed with her entire body, the ad conveys not only the compact DEX’s cuteness but also its strength.

Further emphasizing the cool atmosphere of the visuals is MiChi’s “One Of A Kind.” The guitar tones resonate strikingly, and the slower tempo all the more effectively communicates a sense of power.

The forceful vocals, delivered almost like being thrown at you over the powerful sound, also convey strong confidence.

Many Rivers to CrossJimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff – Many Rivers To Cross
Many Rivers to CrossJimmy Cliff

This is a song by Jimmy Cliff, a reggae singer from Jamaica.

Although it’s a song about his own struggles, the laid-back reggae rhythm and his vocals make it sound like a positive message.

It was used as the theme song for a Legacy commercial.

SUBARU VIVIO

No no darlin’CHAGE and ASKA

[MV] no no darlin’ / CHAGE and ASKA
No no darlin'CHAGE and ASKA
Around 1993 commercial: Subaru VIVIO

This is a commercial for the VIVIO, which was sold in the 1990s and still enjoys strong popularity among some car enthusiasts.

While three-cylinder engines are common for kei cars, this model features a four-cylinder engine, as highlighted in the ad.

Despite that uncommon specification, the commercial emphasizes everyday practicality by showing a woman using the VIVIO for shopping, showcasing its nimbleness and convenience for daily use.

To underscore that approachable feel, the ad uses CHAGE and ASKA’s “No no darlin’.” The song’s moody, sweet vocals and accompaniment, along with lyrics that express affection for a loved one, leave a strong impression—it’s a track you can’t help but become absorbed in.